Software QA Engineer

Posted Yesterday
Lisle, IL, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Professional Services
The Role
Designs, executes, and maintains manual and automated tests for web-based software applications. Performs functional, regression, non-functional, and user acceptance testing; documents defects; collaborates with developers and business analysts; supports Agile delivery, release risk analysis, root-cause diagnosis, QA reporting, automation maintenance, and process improvement. The role also mentors team members and helps ensure testing standards are consistently followed.
Summary Generated by Built In

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:  

  • 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
  • Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
  • Company paid parental leave
  • Generous time off package 
  • Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
  • Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

This is a hybrid position with an expectation to be in our Lisle, IL office a minimum of two days per week. This position does not qualify for relocation assistance or employment-based sponsorship. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. 



Position Summary

The Software QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of DMA’s software solutions through the design, development, and execution of manual and automated testing processes. This role collaborates with development teams and stakeholders to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with business requirements. The QA Engineer contributes to continuous improvement efforts and supports agile delivery practices.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and maintain test cases, test data, and test scripts for manual and automated testing.
  • Perform functional, non-functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Participate in sprint planning, QA reviews, and project meetings.
  • Assist with documenting and reporting defects and enhancements using Jira or similar issue tracking tools.
  • Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and create targeted test scenarios.
  • Assist in risk analysis and quality assessments for project releases.
  • Assist with establishing realistic estimates for tasks.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to team members.
  • Assist with diagnosing and triage of software issues; determine and document root causes.
  • Support the generation and accuracy of QA documentation and reporting.
  • Ensure adherence to approved development and testing methodologies.
  • Contribute to QA documentation and process improvement initiatives.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of automation tools such as Selenium and Playwright.
  • Provide oversight to ensure quality standards and best practices are followed across projects.

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in QA, testing web-based applications, or programming.
  • Experience with Jira, Selenium, and Playwright with TypeScript is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with financial or business process applications is a plus.
  • Intermediate understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with automated testing tools.
  • Basic familiarity with Agile development and QA methodologies.
  • Experience with GitLab and Chrome.
  • Basic understanding of relational databases, object-relational mapping, and distributed systems.
  • Basic understanding of web development and related technologies.
  • Intermediate attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  • Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Intermediate time management and organizational abilities.
  • Intermediate listening skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
  • Environment: Hybrid (2 days in-office), environmentally controlled
  • Travel: Less than 10%
  • Physical Activity:
    • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
    • Frequent repetitive hand motions
    • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected] or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
  • 2-5 years of experience in QA, testing web-based applications, or programming
  • Experience with automated testing tools
  • Intermediate understanding of the software development life cycle
  • Basic familiarity with Agile development and QA methodologies
  • Experience with GitLab and Chrome
  • Basic understanding of relational databases, object-relational mapping, and distributed systems
  • Basic understanding of web development and related technologies
  • Experience with Jira, Selenium, and Playwright with TypeScript
  • Familiarity with financial or business process applications
  • Attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a team environment
  • Time management and organizational abilities
  • Listening skills
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The Company
HQ: Fort Wayne, IN
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

DMA is an employee-owned corporate tax consulting firm serving companies across North America and globally. It partners with clients’ tax teams to manage compliance, optimize tax strategy, and identify opportunities to reduce costs and liabilities. Its work includes consulting and tax technology solutions, as well as personal-property and transaction-tax matters and business-license compliance. DMA emphasizes specialized expertise and collaborative client service.

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